As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
A BELT LOADER HIT THE LT ENGINE NOSE COWL LOWER ACCESS PANEL. DAMAGE AT THE 5 O'CLOCK POSITION WAS A 6 X 2 HOLE. AFTER INSPECTION AND TEMPORARY REPAIR THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO CKB WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED & REPLACED THE PANEL WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW CRJ200 AMM 71-14-01-000(400)-801. THE AIRCRAFT WAS THEN RELEASED FOR SERVICE.